SYSTEMS DATABASE / KT-1 WOONGBI
OTHER SYSTEM ACTIVE BATTLE TESTED 85%

KT-1 Woongbi

KT-1

MANUFACTURER Korea Aerospace Industries
IN SERVICE 2000
EXPORT CONTRACTS 1 ($200M)
SPEED 574 km/h
RANGE 1205 km
MASS 2.5 t
CREW 2

OVERVIEW

The KT-1 Woongbi is a turboprop basic trainer aircraft developed by KAI. It serves as the primary trainer for the Republic of Korea Air Force and has been exported to Indonesia, Turkey, Peru, and Senegal.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

role
Basic trainer
engine
1x Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-62
max speed kmh
574
range km
1205
service ceiling m
11580
max takeoff weight kg
2540
crew
2

BATTLE TESTED REVIEWS

85
Multi-Nation Training Operations TRAINING WORKHORSE
2023 | KAI Fleet Reports / Operator Air Forces

The KT-1 Woongbi serves as the primary basic trainer for South Korea, Indonesia, Turkey, Peru, and Senegal, with over 100 aircraft delivered globally. The fleet has accumulated 300,000+ flight hours with a strong safety record. Indonesian Air Force KT-1Bs have been used extensively for both pilot training and light armed patrol missions over remote eastern Indonesian territory.

300,000+ cumulative fleet flight hours
100+ aircraft delivered to 5 nations
Indonesian KT-1B used for light armed patrol
Low operating cost: ~$1,500/flight hour

EXPORT CONTRACTS